Youth mental health on coalition's agenda

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government will continue to look for ways to improve the mental health of young Australians, after significantly boosting funding for support centres across the nation.

Mr Morrison revealed on Sunday the federal government will spend an extra $51.8 million on Headspace, which runs 107 youth mental health centres nation-wide.

The funds, which will be rolled out from this financial year, will help the centres employ more staff, reducing wait times.

About $12.8 million of the money will go towards Headspace's online counselling and treatment programs.

The funding windfall comes as about one in four young Australians experience mental illness each year.

Mr Morrison says Headspace is one of the most successful mental health initiatives in the country, and is changing young people's lives.

"Headspace isn't just about getting counselling services. It's everything from helping young people get a job to supporting their physical activity to improving their relationships," he told reporters in Adelaide on Sunday.